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7 DIY Projects to Try This Month

Did you know that January is National Hobby Month? Celebrate this inspirational month by trying one or ALL of these easy DIY projects. Not just for design enthusiasts, these simple ways to personalize your home décor will help to get your creative juices flowing, and who knows you may just find a new hobby out of it…

1. Update Your Stairs: Nadia from House 36 recreated her stairs using WallPops Tangier Stripe decals. We love the black and white combo against her chic purple walls. Which pattern would you chose?

2. Create a Chalkboard Wall: Chalkboard walls are SO in! Instead of using chalkboard paint that’s messy and permanent, use a couple of our large peel and stick chalkboard decals to make you own that’s both mess free and removable.

3. Make Your Own Jewelry Holder: This stylish jewelry holder from Lemonade Makin’ Mama allows you to both organize your jewels as well as incorporate them into your décor. Sasha’s goal was to put on at least one piece of jewelry every day and this helped her do it. What are some of your goals this month?

4. Design Your Own Mug: Have the same old mugs from years ago? This quick project from Caitlin of the Merrythought gives them a chic upgrade using only a bowl of warm water and nail polish!

5. Redesign Your Fridge: Bring your refrigerator into the modern era with this fun DIY that turns your fridge into a fashionable accessory. You can purchase this funky geometric pattern here: Zoe Blox Decals.

6. Fashion Your Own Marquee Sign: Aimee from Song of Style shows us just how simple it is to create our own marquee letters. Spell out you name or bring an inspiration to life with this genius decorating project.

7. Make Your Own Coasters: Design your own colorful coasters using WallPops Geo decals or create your own look with the pattern of your choice. This project is a fun way to add a bit of flavor to any table.

Learn How to Style Your Own Confetti Wall

Sometimes the best things DO come in small packages. Loaded with 64 fabulous decals, our Confetti Dots pack a stylish punch! Styled in two colorways, a glistening gold foil and chic matte black, these charming polka dots can be used to decorate any room. From party décor to apartment decorating, have fun creating your own fashionable wall art.

2015 Color Predictions!

Image via They All Hate Us

We have the whole year ahead of us to dream, create, dazzle and delight! Life will be changing all around us, from new fashion trends to new hairstyles, breaking news stories and more, 2015 will make its own mark.

In the home decorating world, the most popular trends and colors will gradually make their unveiling throughout the next twelve months. With Pantone announcing “Marsala” as the color of the year, we thought it would be fun to make our own predictions as to what colors will ultimately reign in 2015!

1. Warm Earthy Tones: With Marsala debuting as the 2015 color of the year, it seems only right that earthy tones will be seen alongside. Expect a warm mixture of toasty browns and oranges to chic and sophisticated hues of tan and beige.

Images via Houzz, WallPops & Huffington Post

2. Bold Color Mixing: Bright colors are always in fashion! This year we expect there to be more mixing and matching of colors for an energetic impact. A bold feature wall or colorful piece of furniture is a wonderful starting point followed by a vibrant piece of art, pillow, duvet cover, lamp shade or kitchen appliance for the finishing touch.

3. Green Makes a Comeback: Benjamin Moore announced Guilford Green as their 2015 color of the year. A pale silvery green, this soothing hue creates a peaceful interior that’s hard to match. On the other end of the spectrum, warm olive tones are being seen in both furniture and wall décor. This rich, natural hue is truly lovely (in the right shade of course!).

Images via Pinterest, Style at Home & WallPops

4. Gray as a Neutral: Sophisticated, chic, trendy and stylish, gray is the “it” color. With the ability to stand alone or act as a neutral, gray isn’t going anywhere anytime soon! From walls to furniture, linens, rugs, accent pieces and beyond, there is not much that can’t be covered in this clean and polished hue.

Images via Row House Nest, WallPops, Top Teny and Pinterest

5. Everything Blue: We saw blue make a comeback last year and we think it’s here to stay (at least for a little while longer..!). Bright Mediterranean style blues to gorgeous ocean shades, deep navy tones and more transform any space into majestic haven.

Organization & Happiness in the NEW YEAR!

Give your décor a positive punch with an inspirational wall quote!

It’s time to start FRESH! Once more, all the ornaments, party decorations and wrapping are put away. The clutter from gifts, guests and more is finally being cleared, making no better time than now to make amends with the past and start anew in the future.

We want to make sure you have the best year yet! So while you still may be experiencing the holiday blues, take happiness in that there is a whole year ahead to accomplish not only your new year’s resolutions but so much more! With so many ideas to get your home organized in the New Year, there’s a solution for every home both big and small.

A Great Way to Make a Difference in the New Year!

In the age of paperless bills, online bank statements, mobile deposit and receipts that are emailed to you rather than printed, we’ve seen the powerful shift of being wasteful, to instead being resourceful.

With a fun array of prints and patterns, there is truly a design for everyone!

One of the many things we love about our dry-erase products are that they are reusable year after year. Instead of having to purchase paper to write down notes or a new calender at the beginning of the New Year, you are able to simply erase and start over. From weekly calendars to monthly, 4-months at a glance and organization sets that include a place for notes and more, our selection just keeps on growing!

Start the year right with one of these fabulous organization sets (featuring our White, Eden and Vintage Bazaar styles)

Being on the brink of 2015, there is no better time then now to get prepared for the New Year. Whatever your decorating style or budget, organizational method or schedule, this “green” calendar option allows you to both personalize and reuse while giving you the freedom to remove and reposition whenever you desire!

Not just for walls, our dry-erase calendars make great accessories on folders and books as well as your refrigerator!

The Perfect Activity for Christmas Break!

An easy chalkboard wall made with WallPops Large Chalk Message Board

A truly wonderful time of year, the holiday season is filled with family and laughter, friends and great food. Allowing us more time to spend with one another, these fun filled days give us the freedom to work on unfinished projects, start on new adventures or dabble in some of our favorite activities.

Chalkboard Wall Before & After

Whether this Christmas break you are looking for a fun task to keep your little one busy or a way to make a statement in your room, this easy DIY project is not only mess free but a fabulous way to enjoy the benefits of a chalkboard wall without the hassle or permanence of paint. With the ability to decorate again and again, write, draw, play tic-tac-toe, erase, redecorate and repeat!

Have fun using your chalkboard wall as a way to decorate for the holidays!

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A Fun DIY Project that Makes the Perfect Gift!

It’s that time of year again, where holiday get-together’s and dinner parties and happy hours and last minute plans fill up the calendar and leave you wondering, what should I bring? Saying thank you to your hostess is not only important, but tends to be a difficult task when you want to stand out from crowd of wine bottles and candles and bring something that’s unique and different and shows that you actually gave your gift some thought.

Creative coaster ideas via Pinterest

Whether your hostess is on trend or tends to make his/her own trends, creating a personalized set of DIY coasters is not only a CREATIVE gift idea but let’s your hostess know that you truly appreciate their time, effort and hospitality. After surfing the web for some additional design inspiration, we set out on our own journey to create the ideal hostess gift this year using yes, WallPops!

Creating a Warm & Inviting Atmosphere to Give Thanks

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It’s a week until Thanksgiving and you’re starting to panic, you have 20+ guests arriving and you haven’t even thought past the turkey and stuffing! I’m sure we’ve all been there; the focus around Thanksgiving tends to be more about the food and less about the decorations. However, by taking just a little extra time to plan out the look of your table, the atmosphere of your special event can take on a whole new meaning.

Images via Ella Claire Blog, Bird’s Party Blog, Pinterest & Houzz

Place Settings: Even the smallest details will bring a personalized touch to your table. A simple name tag or a fresh autumn sprig or colorful leaf, are all easy ways to achieve this.

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Accents: Candles to autumn flower arrangements, pumpkins, fruit baskets, pears and branches are all lovely accents at a Thanksgiving table. Not only inviting and warm, but these natural décor pieces remind us to be thankful for the beauty that lies all around us.

Image via Liz Marie Blog

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The Entire Look: From white to colorful to autumn toned, your Thanksgiving table can be of your own design. Whether you have a lot of time to spare or just a few hours, creating a tablescape that will make your guests feel at home is entirely possible, it just requires a little thought!

A Fun DIY Project with a Modern Twist

Fun and colorful refrigerator decorating ideas via Pinterest

Refreshing your kitchen doesn’t have to be hard! From accessorizing walls to updating your linens, to giving drawers a splash of color, there are so many ways to bring intrigue and design to your décor. One more fabulous way is to give that old refrigerator of yours a dazzling new makeover!

For a contemporary look that would make this kitchen pop, we used the chic Zoe Blox

Whether you opt for a classic stripe or go bold with a funky geometric, this resourceful way to bring style to your fridge, helps you to both personalize your space as well offers an ideal solution to keeping your kitchen looking modern and fresh.

This DIY fridge features the fashionable Eden Dry-Erase Weekly Dots

Adding the functionality of a dry-erase calendar and message board is another way to bring character to your fridge design. Remember, when it comes to decorating with WallPops nothings permanent, so have fun testing out different looks!

Make Your Guests Feel at Home this Holiday Season

Whether you’re traveling this holiday season or planning to stay put to play host to both family and friends, the thought of where you’re going to stay or where you’re going to place your many guests, is one that’s probably not far from your mind. With just a few weeks till Thanksgiving, making sure that all your I’s are dotted and your T’s are crossed, will make this busy time of year one that both your guests as well as yourself will be able to enjoy!

Guest rooms should be both warm and inviting, a place where your guests can relax and feel at home in, as well as a place to escape to from the holiday chaos or even just a much needed nap. Put yourself in your guest’s shoes, what would make you feel at home, comfortable, at ease? With just a few simple gestures, you can make sure that your guests are not only happy, but also well taken care of.

The basic guest room necessities that every room should have are a variety of standard pillows, extra blankets and throws, as well as a set of towels that should be left out for your guest to access whenever they need. So whether your guest likes their pillows soft and fluffy, or they prefer three layers of blankets to just two, you will be able to rest easy knowing that they will have a good night’s sleep.

For added comfort, making sure that your guest has access to a bedside lamp, good size mirror and easily accessible fan, will make their stay even more enjoyable. Having a fan accessible to drown out noise during the night, or having the coziness of a warm reading light are all things we usually take for granted, so making sure that your guest still has access to these home comforts are important to your guest room’s design.

We all enjoy extra perks, so why not make your guest room extra special with these added accessories! An elegant display of flowers for both beauty and scent, a box of tissues so they don’t have to walk all the way to the bathroom, a warm and inviting wall quote to make them feel at home, a pile of books and magazines for reading material in case they forget their own, and finally a water pitcher and glass in case they get thirsty in the middle of the night. By investing just a bit of extra time in your overall guest room appearance, not only will your guest thank you, but you will feel grateful knowing that you provided a home away from home.